Ponca tribe of Indians of Oklahoma
Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant,
and Substance Abuse Program
The Ponca Tribe’s Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Abuse Program (COSSAP) is funded through Bureau of Justice, Office of Justice Programs. This program offers services for American Indian and Alaskan Native adolescents and adults experiencing mental health substance use disorders and that are involved in state or tribal court systems. The goals of this program are to increase access to evidenced-based treatments for substance use disorders, develop pathways for diversion to treatment by law enforcement, and to create opportunities for the proper disposal of unused or unwanted medications.
Michael Degan, MCP, LPC, LADC - Project Director
I am a licensed professional counselor and licensed alcohol and drug counselor in the State of Oklahoma. I received my licenses in 2019 and have worked with the Ponca Tribe of Oklahoma since 2018. I work primarily with adolescent and adult clients and my treatment focuses include mental health counseling, alcohol, opioid, stimulant, and other substance use disorders, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), court-ordered alcohol and drug assessments, and ADSAC assessments. I have received specialized training in Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Chronic Pain and Opioid use and DUI assessments for driver’s license reinstatement.
My vision for the COSSAP program is to increase access to treatment for individuals experiencing significant mental health and substance use disorders. Additionally, I envision COSSAP staff providing greater advocacy for tribal members involved in state or tribal court systems, favoring treatment over incarceration and encouraging all to choose their own path.
For more information:
White Eagle Behavioral Health
123 White Eagle Drive
Ponca City, OK 74601
580-304-2410 - 0ffice
580-762-3413 - Fax
michael.degan@ihs.gov
Michael Degan, MCP, LPC, LADC - Project Director
I am a licensed professional counselor and licensed alcohol and drug counselor in the State of Oklahoma. I received my licenses in 2019 and have worked with the Ponca Tribe of Oklahoma since 2018. I work primarily with adolescent and adult clients and my treatment focuses include mental health counseling, alcohol, opioid, stimulant, and other substance use disorders, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), court-ordered alcohol and drug assessments, and ADSAC assessments. I have received specialized training in Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Chronic Pain and Opioid use and DUI assessments for driver’s license reinstatement.
My vision for the COSSAP program is to increase access to treatment for individuals experiencing significant mental health and substance use disorders. Additionally, I envision COSSAP staff providing greater advocacy for tribal members involved in state or tribal court systems, favoring treatment over incarceration and encouraging all to choose their own path.
For more information:
White Eagle Behavioral Health
123 White Eagle Drive
Ponca City, OK 74601
580-304-2410 - 0ffice
580-762-3413 - Fax
michael.degan@ihs.gov